Columbia Car Accident Lawyer

What you do in the first few hours after a wreck matters more than most people realize. Here are the steps that help protect you:

• Call 911 so the officers can make a report
• Get checked out by a doctor even if you think you feel fine
• Take pictures of everything at the scene
• Keep conversations with the insurance company short
• Do not agree to a recorded statement
• Reach out to a Columbia car accident lawyer as soon as you can

Every small detail helps tell the full story. The more information you collect, the stronger your case becomes.

Columbia sees all kinds of wrecks, especially with the mix of college traffic, commuters, and interstate drivers. Some of the most common crashes we see include:

• Rear end wrecks on Harbison Boulevard or Broad River Road
• Side impact crashes at intersections near Assembly Street, Clemson Road, and Two Notch Road
• Multi vehicle pile ups on I 26, I 20, and I 77
• Hit and runs downtown or in neighborhoods like Shandon, Irmo, Forest Acres, and Rosewood
• Rideshare related crashes with Uber or Lyft drivers in Five Points or the Vista
• Wrecks caused by texting, speeding, or impaired drivers

If your crash is not listed here, do not worry. Our car accident lawyers in Columbia can still help you figure out your options.

South Carolina law allows you to pursue the full amount of compensation you need. This may include:

• Emergency room treatment
• Follow up medical care
• Imaging such as X rays, MRIs, and CT scans
• Physical therapy
• Lost wages
• Missed shifts or lost contracts
• Pain and suffering
• Permanent limitations
• Scarring
• Car repair or total loss value

If the driver who hit you was drunk, distracted, or driving recklessly, you may be able to pursue additional punitive damages.

Most car accident cases in South Carolina must be filed within three years of the wreck. If the crash involves a city or state vehicle, the deadline can be much shorter. Once time runs out, you lose your right to bring the case to court.

The safest move is to reach out to a Columbia car accident injury attorney as soon as possible so your rights stay protected.

Fault based system
The at fault driver is responsible for your losses.

Modified comparative negligence
You can recover if you are less than 51 percent at fault. Your compensation will be reduced based on your percentage of fault.

Statute of limitations
Most cases must be filed within three years. Government related cases have shorter limits.

What you can recover

• Economic damages like medical bills, vehicle repairs, and lost wages
• Non economic damages like pain, emotional stress, and loss of enjoyment of life

Car accident cases in South Carolina usually do not have damage caps.

Here is how we work at Bill Green Law Firm:

• You contact us for a free case review
• We learn what happened, what injuries you have, and what insurance coverage is involved
• If we take your case, you owe nothing up front and pay no fee unless we win
• We handle the investigation, evidence, insurance communications, and negotiations
• If the insurance company refuses to be fair, we prepare your case for trial
• You focus on recovering while we fight for every dollar you deserve

Our job is to take the stress off your shoulders and protect you from insurance pressure.

Settlement value depends on several factors, including:

• How serious your injuries are
• Whether you need future medical care or surgery
• How long you miss work
• Whether you can return to the same job
• How your daily life has changed
• How much evidence shows the other driver was at fault
• Available insurance coverage
• Traffic patterns and road conditions common in Columbia

Our car accident injury attorney Columbia team reviews every detail so we can push for the maximum value.